Molly De Blanc
About Molly De Blanc
Molly De Blanc is a Grassroots Community Organizer at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, with a strong background in digital rights and community development. She holds a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and has worked with various non-profits, focusing on issues related to autonomy and consent in healthcare technologies.
Work at Electronic Frontier Foundation
Molly De Blanc has been serving as a Grassroots Community Organizer at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) since 2022. In this role, she focuses on mobilizing community efforts to advocate for digital civil liberties and rights. Her work involves engaging with grassroots movements to promote awareness and action around issues related to privacy, free expression, and technology policy.
Education and Expertise
Molly De Blanc holds a Master of Arts in Bioethics from New York University, which she completed from 2020 to 2022. She also earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Texas School of Law. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Arts degree in media studies and political science from Vassar College, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy of Science and Japanese Language and Literatures from the University of Pittsburgh.
Background
Molly De Blanc has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in non-profit organizations. She worked at the Free Software Foundation in various roles, including Campaigns Intern and Campaigns Manager. Her previous positions include Community Coordinator at edX, Director on the Board of the Open Source Initiative, and Manager of Strategic Initiatives at the GNOME Foundation. She has also held research and assistant roles at Harvard Law School and the ACLU.
Achievements
Molly De Blanc has contributed to various initiatives related to digital rights and civil liberties. She has conducted empirical research focused on community development and socialization. Her writing includes analysis on the implications of the U.S. House Version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) regarding censorship. Additionally, she has been involved in legal advocacy as a paralegal for the ACLU’s National Security Project and as a student attorney in civil rights clinics.
Current Role at Northwestern University
Since 2021, Molly De Blanc has been working at Northwestern University as part of the Communications and Outreach team for the Community Data Science Collective. In this capacity, she engages in outreach efforts and communication strategies aimed at fostering community involvement in data science initiatives.